Some of the most haunted places in the world give us a deeper
look into the history of past cultures.

From Château de Trécesson in France (supposedly haunted by a
young woman who was believed to be buried alive on the premises)
to Morgan House in India (said to still be visited by the
spectral, tortured wife who once lived there), these locations
are not only home to alleged ghosts, but also to the legends that
have been passed down for decades - or even centuries.

It's no wonder why these locations hold such an allure for
travelers. They offer not just goosebumps or a set of cold
shivers down the spine, but the chance to feel a connection with
souls who came before - the people who walked in a land before
our time.

And if not that - well, then at least for a pretty solid
Instagram picture.

Here are some of the most haunted, once-opulent former residences
in the world.

Beijing, China — Chaonei No. 81, or "Chaonei Church," is noted as being "Beijing's most celebrated haunted house." While no records exist that explain why the home was built, there have been numerous disappearances associated with the property.

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At the entrance of Chaonei No. 81 is a notice stating that there
are no ghosts on the property. But popular legends say otherwise.

One of the most common tales is about the mistress of a
government official who died by suicide in the home, after the
official left her during the Communist war. She is said to now
haunt the property.

Another legend purports that the home was actually commissioned
by a British priest who intended for it to be a church, but who
went missing before the construction was ever completed.

Then, there are the three drunk construction workers who
disappeared on the property, according to the Vintage News. The
three workers were actually in the building next door, when they
decided to break through the wall which separated their building
from the Chaonei home. They were reportedly never seen again.

Brittany, France — The Château de Trécesson is said to be haunted by a woman who was buried alive on the property.

The Château de Trécesson is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young woman who was buried alive on the property.Photo by Gerard SIOEN/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

The legend goes that a thief had been lurking around the Château
de Trécesson and spotted two people digging a hole. Then, the two
people dragged a young woman, dressed in a bridal gown, and threw
her body into the hole.

The thief ran home and told his wife about what he'd seen,
claiming that he'd overheard the two people saying they'd buried
the young woman alive because she had "dishonored" her family.
His wife told him to run back and save the young woman, but once
he returned, the young bride was already dead.

Kalimpong, India — Morgan House is said to be haunted by one Ms. Morgan, who died in the home and was reportedly tortured by her husband prior to her death.

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Morgan House was once occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, who lived
on the property shortly after getting married.

The legend states that Mr. Morgan used to torture his wife,
causing her to fall into a state of sorrow and unhappiness.
Eventually, Mrs. Morgan died, and Mr. Morgan abandoned the
property.

For decades, the home was in a state of disrepair, until the
Indian government took control of it. Now, it's run as a boutique
hotel, though people still report hearing the tapping of Mrs.
Morgan's heels in the hallways.

Toronto, Ontario — Casa Loma has ghost stories dating back to the 1930s.

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This castle was built by businessman
Sir Henry Pellatt in 1914 for his wife, Lady Mary Pellatt.

Today, visitors and staff workers at the castle report seeing
apparitions, being touched by unseen figures, and even hearing
disembodied voices around the property.

The castle is said to be haunted by several ghosts, one of which
is known as "The White Lady"; she is believed to have been a maid
on the property in the early 1900s.

Then, there are the tunnels underneath the property, in which
guests have reported speaking to and otherwise interacting with
another ghost. Reports say that the formerly-alive
person in the tunnel was a friend of Sir Henry, who was hired to
look after his horses.

There have also been rumored sightings of Sir Henry and his wife
Lady Mary themselves. People say they've spotted Henry glaring
out of the windows on the second floor, and Mary, who has been
noted for turning off the cameras of those who have tried to
capture a snapshot of her in the afterlife.

Batu Gajah, Malaysia — Kellie’s Castle is considered one of the most haunted places in Malaysia.

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Construction of Kellie's Castle began in 1915 but ceased in 1926
after its owner, William Kellie Smith, died. Soon after, the
castle was sold off, and fell into a state of disrepair.

Ever since, his spirit is said to haunt the second floor of the
castle, and a young girl, believed to be his daughter, has also
supposedly been seen around the property. During WWII, Japanese
soldiers were said to have executed prisoners on the castle
grounds, leaving an eerie, unsettling vibe as one enters the
property.

Today, people report hearing disembodied voices and classical
music throughout the property. Visitors have claimed that sounds
of children playing fill the air in the room that was once a
nursery, and the apparition of a young girl named Harriet has
been spotted in the stairwell.

Harriet died in the 1800s while she was playing on the stairwell;
legend has it that a little girl can be heard giggling and
talking, and has even moved furniture.

The castle was reportedly built on ancient land where religious
leaders once convened. The current owners of the property say
they've seen hooded figures walking around on the castle grounds.